Borussia Dortmund manager Peter Bosz downplayed his high-pressing defence's role in the 4-2 defeat at Hannover, instead blaming the loss on an overall lack of intensity.
The visitors, who had Dan-Axel Zagadou sent off on the hour, slumped to a second defeat in three Bundesliga matches as Bayern Munich opened up a three-point lead in first.
At the forefront of Bosz's problems is a back four which has now conceded nine goals in three league games and come under criticism for being exposed in behind.
But the Dutch coach offered a simple explanation for his team's capitulation on Saturday.